Gerund or infinitive
I gave up _____ (learn) Japanese
Learning
I think _____ (swim) in the sea is really refreshing
Do you need _____ some more water?
a) drinking
b) to drink
c) me drinking
d) drink
b) to drink
riding/ to ride
If you have a headache, try _____ (take) an aspirin
taking
She led students _____ in class
a) to sing
b) singing
c) sing
_____ (introduce) you to Bob, my neighbour, was really exciting
Introducing
Oh no! I forgot _____ (charge) my phone so now the battery has run out
to charge
I really enjoy _____ a cup of tea early in the morning
a) drinking
b) to drink
c) both are correct
a) drinking
If you are looking forward to ____ (try) Thai food, why don't you go to that new restaurant in the centre?
trying
1. I'll try _____ (carry) the suitcase, but it looks too heavy for me.
2. She tried _____ (catch) the bus, but she couldn't run fast enough.
1. to carry
2. to catch
1. It was too hot in the room. I tried _____ (open) the window (it was easy to open the window). It didn't help though, because it was very hot outside too.
2. I tried _____ (open) the window, but I couldn't because it was stuck.
1. opening
2. to open
I can't afford _____ (buy) a new car
To buy
_____ (not use) your seatbelt can be dangerous
Not using
The boss offered _____ (help) us later
to help
It was a dark night and I remember 1. _______ (look) at the sky but there was no moon. Unfortunately, I did not remember 2. _______ (use) my torch so I couldn't see the road in front of me
1. looking
2. to use
I've stopped _____ the newspaper because I read the news online.
a) buying
c) to buy
d) buy
a) buying
I remember _____ (watch) this film before.
I'll never forget _____ (meet) you for the first time in this café.
1. watching
2. meeting
1. I forgot _____ (post) the birthday card to my mother so I was surprised when she called me to say thank you.
2. I forgot _____ (post) the birthday card to my mother so I apologised on the telephone when I called to wish her Happy Birthday
1. posting
2. to post
1. I remember _____ (tell) him about the meeting, so I am surprised that he did not attend.
2. I’m glad I remembered _____ (tell) him about the meeting because it was important for him to attend.
1. telling
2. to tell